Any restriction on or interference in cross-Straists economic cooperation against laws of the economy and out of political purposes are unpopular, a senior official said Tuesday.

"Such restrictions and interventions will impair Taiwan's economy and the immediate interests of Taiwan people, which is clearly showed in the opposition to and criticism of the Taiwan authorities by public opinion and industry and commerce circles," said Li Weiyi, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council.

Li made the remarks in response to a question on Taiwan authorities' recent plan to restrict cross-Straits economic cooperation.

"We have noticed the related reports," he said, stressing, "To strengthen cross-Straits economic cooperation conforms to the common aspiration and fundamental interests of people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, which is our consistent stance and we'll take measures for its further promotion."

"Taiwan' current economic development is inseparable from cross-Straits trade and economic cooperation," he added.

Source: Xinhua